Trial reportInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Photobiomodulation Therapy on Orthodontic Movement: Analysis of Preliminary Studies with a New Protocol.
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- Effectiveness of photobiomodulation with low-level lasers on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement: an umbrella review.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of photobiomodulation with low-level lasers on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of split-mouth randomised clinical trials.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review of trends in photobiomodulation in dentistry between 2018 and 2022: advances and investigative agenda.F1000Research · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of Diode Laser Photobiomodulation on the Stability of Orthodontic Mini-Implants: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The Effectiveness of Physical Adjunctive Interventions in the Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: An Umbrella Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Accelarated Orthodontic Treatment Using Microosteoperforations: A Comparative Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
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- Lower molar distalization using clear aligners: Is it effective? A systematic review.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Review
- Current protocol to achieve dental movement acceleration and pain control with Photo-biomodulation.World journal of methodology · 2023Article
- The Effects and Mechanisms of PBM Therapy in Accelerating Orthodontic Tooth Movement.Biomolecules · 2023Review
- A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of two low-level laser irradiation protocols on the rate of canine retraction.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- The VISTA Approach in Canine Disimpaction.Methods and protocols · 2021Article
- Oral Prevention and Management of Oral Healthcare.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- CBCT and Intra-Oral Scanner: The Advantages of 3D Technologies in Orthodontic Treatment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on the acceleration of orthodontic movements, deriving from its biostimulating and regenerative capacity on soft tissues, consequent to the increase in differentiation, proliferation, and activity of cells that are involved with alveolar bone remodeling. The present randomized controlled trial was conducted on six patients who required extractive orthodontic therapy because their ectopic canines had erupted. A total of eight canines were analyzed, four of which received laser irradiation (i.e., experimental group). Two weeks after the extractions, all canines of the experimental and placebo groups were distalized simultaneously and symmetrically with the laceback retraction technique. The PBMT protocol consisted of four cycles of laser applications, one each on days 0, 3, 7, and 14 of the study, with session treatment durations of 2-4 min. The results of the descriptive analysis on the distal displacement speed of the canines after 1 month of follow-up indicate an average displacement of 1.35 mm for the non-irradiated group and 1.98 mm for the irradiated group. Through inferential analysis, a statistically significant difference (
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